China: Brave Child Calmly Handles And Survives Sudden Elevator Malfunction

On June 11, 2024, in Chongqing, an 11-year-old boy Yuanyuan experienced a terrifying elevator malfunction that caused the elevator to plummet from the ninth floor to the third sub-basement level. Despite the fear-inducing situation, the child remained composed, frantically pressing buttons to try and stabilize the situation. Then he half squatted, clinging his hands to the wall tightly. Because the child usually enjoys watching documentaries and may have picked up some knowledge, he remained calm and carried out self-rescue during the more than one minute he was trapped. Once home safely, the ordeal's impact hit, and the child burst into tears, according to his mother.

Schindler Elevator president offers prayer at accident site

Schindler Elevator president offers prayer at accident site

TOKYO, Japan - Holding a bouquet of white flowers, John Bundy (R), president of elevator manufacturer Schindler Elevator K.K., the Japan unit of Swiss elevator maker Schindler Holding Ltd., looks up at an apartment building where a teenage boy was killed in a malfunction of one of his company's elevators exactly three years ago.

Schindler Elevator president offers prayer at accident site

Schindler Elevator president offers prayer at accident site

TOKYO, Japan - Holding a bouquet of white flowers, John Bundy (R), president of elevator manufacturer Schindler Elevator K.K., the Japan unit of Swiss elevator maker Schindler Holding Ltd., looks up at an apartment building where a teenage boy was killed in a malfunction of one of his company's elevators exactly three years ago. (Kyodo)